Orange bars

By hv16

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Ingredients

CRUST INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c confectioners' sugar
1/2 c ground almonds / or fav. nut
1 1/2 stick butter, unsalted
FILLING INGREDIENTS
4 large eggs
2 c sugar (granulated)
2/3-3/4 c orange juice (freshly squeezed) 1-2 large oranges
1 large orange- zest (2 tablespoons
1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
confectioners' sugar for dusting top of bars

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9”x 13” baking pan. Line with parchment paper. Lightly butter paper.

Step 2

To make the crust, whisk together flour, confectioners’ sugar and almonds. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or a fork or your hands. Mix until mixture resembles loose meal and holds together when pinched.

Step 3

Spread crust mixture evenly in bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Allow to cool slightly.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add sugar, orange zest and orange juice, and mix well. Mix in flour and baking powder.

Step 5

Pour filling mixture on top of partially baked crust. Bake 30-35 minutes, or until edges are browned and center is set. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Step 6

Sprinkle tops of bars with confectioners’ sugar before serving.